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Hi Caroline, these wallpapers remind me of wallpaper we had in our home when I was young. You must have loved going around to all these design events, I know it's exhausting though. Wow 2012 has been a big year for London.

Liking those Orla Kiely wallpaper - especially the floral light green and grey ones . They really go so well with that mid century modern look. Did you see her at Design junction when she was showcasing her home range? I simply had to show her the dress I had on that she designed for Uniqlo. She was lovely to talk to, very down to earth. Have a lovely weekend Caroline, looking forward to meeting you soon :) x

I love a good Orla Kiely bag (I have several in fact). The colourful stem wallpaper is my favourite. I have to say though - I can never find anything I like in her fashion stuff, so I'm with Tina on that one. And as you say Caroline - horses for courses. On recycling design - I'm not sure there are any NEW ideas, things are reworked and reinvented, given a new tint, colour and spin and in the process are re-freshed for a new generation. Orla tapped into the 'nostalgia' gene (as did Cath Kidston) - and has made an empire from it. I take my hat off to the lady for that.

Totally agree Cari-Jane. It must be wonderful to find a niche that grows into something so huge and really just from a very simple initial idea. Sometimes I think small and simple is the best start to grow from-that's what I'm trying anyway!!!